Year 7 foundation lesson on investigating the properties of surface tension of water using a nice simple investigation.

3 Printable write on revision sheets Alkanes/Alkenes Ethanol production Polymer properties and uses Page references linked to standard Pearson chem book but could be adapted to whichever textbook you use

Straightforward lesson on solids liquids and gases for a low attaining class. Printable results sheet for them to fill in - easy to adapt to suit your class.

Good revision sheets to help students revise for the organic tests. Page numbers refer to the standard Pearson textbook.

Lesson that goes through the basics of phase changes - keeping it simple.

an acronym to help students tackle the ideal gas equation

Simple experiment you could pull off in one lesson. Good opportunity to introduce independent/dependent and control variables. How many “drops” will the penny hold? Let’s find out!

simple lesson template you could use for monitoring phase changes (melting ice over a Bunsen). Data can be used to test their graph drawing skills.

Simple lesson to introduce the particle theory idea focused on a lower attaining group.

Nice lesson looking at safety in Science along with some straightforward tasks to try. Hazcard info on slides you can print out, stick to walls so students can do some focused research.

Edexcel flames and photometry lesson including results tables and the theory you need. Some questions at the end relate to the Pearson Chem textbook which students can also tackle if you have tat textbook.

Lesson includes… Theory Methods for all positive ions Relevant you tube links Suggestions for “mystery substance” activity Some pages refer to Pearson Edexcel GCSE Chem textbook

This is a chunky resource to help structure your students planning through a reaction time/caffeine investigation. Suitable for year 9 upwards, includes the structuring of the entire investigation including an optional part you can print out that supports lower attainers and separate slides that can be printed out for more independent learners. Obviously you can also adapt it for your students Designed to be at least 5 lessons worth of work if they’re going to do the research as well.

This investigation is structured across 6 lessons and is probably best for a mid to low attaining group. The idea is they investigate how the % of sand to cement in “Bob’s bricks” (other builders are available!) affect the strengths of the bricks. It’s an opportunity to do a full investigation as well as a bit of background research if you like. Easy to adapt if necessary but is a good trawl through the scientific method!

Simple lesson to remind students about the wonders of the titration method. A good reminder from GCSE moving onto more sophisticated work at AS level.

Lesson with the theory and practical instructions to test negative ions. Some book refs refer to Pearson textbook but most of it is stand alone stuff.

Core practical identifying ions on “mystery samples” kids will need to know the classic ion tests before they tackle this task where they’re looking to identify the unknown samples technician notes included as well.

Get to grips with this lesson all about the basics of DNA - includes some useful video links and suitable questions. Use your favourite textbook to support the lesson.

A lesson for foundation set focusing on the story of the atom. Worksheet and you tube links embedded in the power point. Kids can research with info around the room (info printed off power points).